Position Overview

An experienced and technically accomplished Senior Technical Officer is sought to provide strategic leadership within the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sector. The role focuses on shaping and implementing long-term technical strategy, driving innovation, and developing capabilities in Co-Design for Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will lead the development and execution of technical strategy, identifying emerging research opportunities and ensuring technical capabilities remain aligned with technological advancements and semiconductor industry trends.

The role includes collaborating with business development, support, and technical teams to define research priorities, develop new technical initiatives, and contribute to the strategic direction of semiconductor-related programmes.

Responsibilities also involve building relationships with universities, research institutions, and other academic partners to access specialised expertise and integrate relevant research and technological developments into ongoing activities.

The Senior Technical Officer will contribute actively to technical committees and collaborate with incubator participants and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for joint Research and Development (R&D) projects within the local innovation ecosystem.

The role also involves engaging with European competence centre networks and semiconductor-related initiatives, with occasional international travel required for technical meetings, collaboration, and industry discussions.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a strong technical background and in-depth understanding of semiconductors, advanced manufacturing technologies, semiconductor packaging, or related technical disciplines.

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and project-management capabilities are required, together with the ability to lead complex technical initiatives from concept through to successful implementation.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong research and analytical capabilities, excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with industry professionals, academic institutions, technical specialists, and external partners.

Knowledge of emerging semiconductor technologies, heterogeneous integration, advanced packaging, and relevant research and innovation trends will be particularly valuable.

Career Opportunity

This senior position offers significant exposure to semiconductor innovation, advanced manufacturing, R&D strategy, academic and industry collaboration, and European competence centre initiatives. It provides an opportunity to influence the development of advanced technical capabilities while contributing to the growth of the semiconductor research and innovation ecosystem.

Senior Technical Officer

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